Randall Kyes, associate professor at the University of Washington in Seattle and Head of the Division of International Programs at the Washington National Primate Research Center, has worked for 20 years to promote the conservation of natural populations of primates around the world. Randall Kyes, associate professor at the University of Washington in Seattle and Head of the Division of International Programs at the Washington National Primate Research Center, has worked for 20 years to...

PUPILS built "frog hotels" out of stone and logs as part of a Scottish Natural Heritage project to protect their environment. The children carried out a wildlife survey where they learned to identify birds, butterflies and other insects. In just two days the children have clearly learned a huge amount about their environment. Pupils hop to the aid of frogs. The page is still readable. Pick up a copy to see if your views have been published. Pupils hop to the aid of frogs. More than 150...

Morgan County officials are considering developing their own recycling programs and education, a move officials say could considerably cut county costs. Reporter-Times.com . County considers leaving waste district Customer Service Subscribe NowClassifieds + Display AdsPlace an AdCouponsOrder Photos About Us. The county would be responsible for setting up its own solid waste district to provide the same services. The district was formed under state legislation to push recycling awareness...

The results of the initial round of sampling did not indicate that there is any immediate or short-term risk to public health. According to Nisource, the first round of sampling found evidence that historic manufactured gas operations may have impacted the environment. No sources of byproducts or residues were found in areas that are readily accessible to the public, nor is impacted groundwater being used at or around the site. These chemicals are common in the environment because they are...

Bob Berwyn Vail CO, Colorado June 25, 2007 Comments Print Email SUMMIT COUNTY Global warming may not be all bad news for the Colorado ski industry, at least in the short term, according to a climate report presented as part of Colorado Ski Country USA s (CSCUSA) annual meeting at Copper Mountain last week. Bob Berwyn Vail CO, Colorado June 25, 2007 Comments Print Email SUMMIT COUNTY Global warming may not be all bad news for the Colorado ski industry, at least in the short term, according...

In the case, an environmental group challenged the EPA's decision to transfer to Arizona the authority to regulate pollutants emptied into rivers and other surface water sources. Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the conservative majority, said the endangered-species law takes a back seat to the clean-water law when it comes to the EPA handing authority to a state to issue water-pollution permits. Circuit Court of Appeal, said the administration position would, in essence, gut a key...

HOT SPOTS West Danby offers getaway for nature lovers, hikers By Bill Huttunen Special to The Journal WEST DANBY If you want to connect with nature on a deep level this summer and trade the hard grayness of the city for a beautiful blue and green, then come to West Danby and visit the Finger Lakes Land Trusts' Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve. HOT SPOTS West Danby offers getaway for nature lovers, hikers By Bill Huttunen Special to The Journal WEST DANBY If you want to connect with...

The Malenadu home garden and seed exchange network started in 2001 by development activist Sunitha Rao, aims at rebuilding the concept in this region. Concrete steps like training, exposure visits and seed exchange programmes have helped many women farmers in this region to earn their livelihood. Before everything is lost, a few groups and organisations are attempting to bring back the lost legacy in tune with the present trend. Uttara Kannada, known for its biodiversity and traditional...

Governor creates trust to protect state farms and wildlife habitat. But he says it's important to balance growth with stewardship to ensure Idaho remains a place where farmers, ranchers and loggers can earn a living and hunters and anglers have access to land, fish and wildlife. SANDPOINT, Idaho - A northern Idaho couple is accused of selling their prescription painkillers and have each been charged with one count of delivery of a controlled substance. The plan is to build the trust to a...